Big VFRs?

John · World Chat Champion Joined: 27 Apr 2003 Karma :

The older 750cc ones I mean (1990ish.)

Has anyone tried them? Are they as great as people say they are, or totally overrated?
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Haven't.

For they money you are paying you are getting a cult bike.
From what I've heard they would probably have trouble keeping up with a modern 600, never mind something like the new GSXR750.

Probably cost about the same as a new bike for a quite used example, but will keep it's value much, much better.

Would only consider one as a 'pose' bike really.

Demonic69 · The Pink Rhino Joined: 31 May 2002 Karma :

The VF750R wasn't a particularly great bike. Something to do with Honda faffing with gear driven cams at some point. The slightly later VFR's are excellent all-rounders though.
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G · The Voice of Reason Joined: 02 Feb 2002 Karma :

Ooops, I was thinking RC as he has the NC and has mentioned them before.

They were only ever considered 'good' as allrouders as far as I know, jack of all trades an' that Smile

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hugo-a-gogo · Trackday Trickster Joined: 13 Feb 2004 Karma :

they are good bikes, and sound great (only the very latest 800 ones don't have gear-driven cams) comfortable for all day riding but they won't keep up with hot-poop sports bikes. v-four means they are a bit more expensive/difficult to do big maintenance jobs on. best ones are probably a bit later than 1990 tho
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Kickstart · The Oracle Joined: 04 Feb 2002 Karma :

Phoenix · Twisted Firestarter Joined: 01 Aug 2002 Karma :

The VFR750 in the right hands isn't slow, mate of mine had one (M reg I believe) and went for a blast into Wales with him, he was seriously quick, the roads, traffic and his self preservation were holding him back, not the bike. Like almost any bike, ride it right and you'll be quick enough to keep up with anyone.

saxmonster · Derestricted Danger Joined: 03 Aug 2004 Karma :

the vfr is a very good, but an extremely boring motorcyle, there are much better alternatives in the Triumph range, sprint rs for one. trust me i have tried both..

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

A Sprint RS is all very well, but I would imagine that its a bit out of John's price range, being that they start at about 4k! Shocked

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